biomimetics Archives

By Charlotte Hu Dec 16, 2021

Technology

Engineers created a robotic hand with a gecko-like grip

Watch this robotic hand grab hold of an egg, fruits, a large plastic container, and a jug of orange juice.

By Margo Milanowski Dec 01, 2021

Technology

This bird-legged quadcopter can easily perch in the treetops

The new design could open up the possibility for more adaptable landing gear.

By Kelsey D. Atherton Apr 15, 2016

Technology

MIT’s Mini Cheetah Robot Has Happy Flapping Head

Cheetahs don't jump, they bounce

By Kelsey D. Atherton Feb 09, 2016

Animals

This Roach-Inspired Robot Crawls Even When Squished

The friendly, insect-like face of future rescue work

By Kelsey D. Atherton Dec 19, 2015

Aviation

Drone Borrows Bird’s Technique For Low Power Flight

Smooth flights for tiny robots

By Levi Sharpe Aug 05, 2015

Technology

Robotic Whiskers Could Help Robots Navigate Through Dark and Murky Environments

Here, robot, robot

By Levi Sharpe Jul 23, 2015

Environment

Nano-Sized Synthetic Coral Could Suck Up Ocean’s Pollutants

Absorbing more heavy metal than Scandinavia

By Levi Sharpe Jun 13, 2015

Science

Robots Are Using Dragonfly Eyes To Better Track Moving Objects

The tiny insects see in low-res, but are masters of motion tracking

By Carl Franzen May 29, 2015

Science

Watch MIT’s Robot Cheetah Jump Over Obstacles

Cat-like reflexes

By Kelsey D. Atherton Apr 30, 2015

Aviation

Hybrid Bird Drone Flaps Through The Sky

Robotic elegance

biomimetics

Latest

This laser-armed Stryker vehicle can shoot down drones and mortar rounds

Octopus mothers often ‘self destruct.’ We might be closer to knowing why.

4 ways to save money on lumber

It’s an especially dangerous time to be a pedestrian in America

Deep-sea internet cables could help sense distant earthquake rumbles

Can we decarbonize surgical healthcare?

Best live TV streaming services of 2022

Greenhouse gases, sea level rise, and ocean acidification all broke records in 2021

Best yoga mats of 2022

This VPN hardware device offers an all-in-one security solution, and it’s on sale

Featured in biomimetics

Engineers created a robotic hand with a gecko-like grip

This bird-legged quadcopter can easily perch in the treetops

MIT’s Mini Cheetah Robot Has Happy Flapping Head

This Roach-Inspired Robot Crawls Even When Squished

Drone Borrows Bird’s Technique For Low Power Flight

Robotic Whiskers Could Help Robots Navigate Through Dark and Murky Environments

Nano-Sized Synthetic Coral Could Suck Up Ocean’s Pollutants

Robots Are Using Dragonfly Eyes To Better Track Moving Objects

Watch MIT’s Robot Cheetah Jump Over Obstacles

Hybrid Bird Drone Flaps Through The Sky